Easier Said Than Done: Three Laws of Fundraising Dynamics

A relationship begins: Nonprofit version
Boy: “It appears you don’t like eggplant. I also don’t like eggplant. Indeed, I have hated eggplant since 1982, and I hate it 12 percent more than anyone else in my demographic. I also hate rutabagas, okra, bok choy and parsnips. But you’ll be happy to know my hate is not confined to vegetables. I hate goat milk, grits, pork, scallops and blancmange. I’m such an excellent hater, I even hate marshmallows. I have an impressive database of hates that makes me the most cutting-edge, efficient hater in the U.S., not counting Alaska, Hawaii and outlying territories. By the way, my approved font is Super-Narrow Sans, a cool, edgy and rare font. You’ll have to download it so you can read my messages.”
Girl: “Umm …”
Boy: “You need to marry me. Your dress will match my color palette.”
Girl nervously backs away, starts running as soon as she’s around the corner. Can you blame her?